Garbage Disposal Repair in Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, Boulder City, Pahrump, and North Las Vegas

A garbage disposal is attached to the underside of a kitchen sink drain.  It collects and grinds food scraps by forcing them down the drain using a heavy flow of water by an impeller arm and plate.  In most kitchens, dishwasher drains also run through the garbage disposal, enabling large chunks of food to be ground up and drained away.   

The garbage disposal is one of your kitchen’s best friends.  It’s not an appliance that you show off like a refrigerator or a range, but it is one of the most important and indispensable.  This hidden device helps make food preparation and cleanup convenient and good for the environment as it reduces what we send to landfills.  It also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions (such as methane, which is produced from decomposing food waste).  A quality disposal uses very little extra water or electricity.  It can also last for many years.  Regular use will increase its life expectancy.

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How Garbage Disposals Work, their components, and Signs of Problems in a Garbage Disposal

  • A garbage disposal chews up food scraps fed down the drain with a heavy flow of water.

  • The disposal is mounted to the underside of the sink drain.  It has an electric motor that is either hardwired or plugged into a 120-volt receptacle, which is usually located at the back of the sink cabinet.

  • Inside the garbage disposal is what is called the grinding chamber, shredding blades that break down the food and then an impeller arm and plate force the particles and liquid down the drain.

  • Dishwasher drain water also runs through the garbage disposal, allowing larger particles to be ground up before they reach the drainpipe.

  • There are two types of garbage disposals commonly available:

    • The continuous-feed type, which is activated by a switch as you run the water.

    • The batch-feed type, which is activated by turning a stopper after loading the disposal with garbage.

  • Most garbage disposals fit the standard drain outlet.  Safety codes determine the distance the switch must be located from the sink.  The farther away from the sink, the safer.  

Garbage Disposal Issues:

If your garbage disposal unit is continually turning off by itself or it just won’t turn on at all, something is wrong.  Before calling Water Wise Plumbing, check the circuit breaker connected to the unit.  Maybe it just needs a reset.  Also, check if there’s any damage to the connected circuit to make sure it hasn’t blown.

If the electrical system checks out, this could be a sign of issues with the motor.  A Water Wise Plumber will be able to diagnose the problem as soon as possible. 

  • Sometimes a garbage disposal will need the reset button pushed now and then to help you unit recover when disposing of larger loads.  However, when using the reset button becomes the norm, the wiring or motor may be in trouble.  Contact Water Wise Plumbing for a checkup.

  • As a garbage disposal gets older, the blades have dulled.  New or well-maintained blades help your garbage disposal get rid of wastes almost immediately.  If your unit is taking longer and longer to dispose of items, it’s best to get a professional opinion.  Have Water Wise Plumbing check your disposal to see if the blades need sharpening or replacement.  When blades are severely deteriorated or rusted, replacing the entire unit is usually the best choice.

  • Odors coming from the garbage disposal can be normal, but if the smell persists regardless of cleaning or airing, you should be concerned.  Call Water Wise Plumbing to diagnose the problem.

  • Grinding noises are normal.  However, once those noises turn loud and shrill, there could be problems with the blades or motor.  One common cause is that the blades budged, causing the gears to grind against areas that should not be grinding.  The motor may also have started wearing out.  Either way, Water Wise Plumbing is there to help.

  • Like any other appliance, your garbage disposal is prone to wear and tear.  Frequent and heavy use will cause anything to stop working at optimal levels.  Replacing your unit might be the best choice.  Water Wise Plumbing will help you examine your current garbage disposal and determine whether or not repairing or replacing the unit is the best choice. 

Items You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal

These are 16 items your Garbage Disposal is better off Without.

  • Grease & Oil

  • Rice, Pasta, or Anything That Swells

  • EggShells

  • Non-Edible Food Items

  • Animal Bones

  • Harsh Chemicals

  • Fibrous Vegetables

  • Coffee Grounds

  • Onion Skins And Potato Peels

  • Spoons And Utensils

  • Your Hands And Fingers

  • Pumpkins

  • Corn Husk

  • Seafood

  • Carrots

  • Artichokes

 

Best Garbage Disposal Repair in Las Vegas By Water Wise Plumbing

Water Wise Plumbing is just a phone call away (702) 597-9554.  We are ready to help determine whether your garbage disposal needs to be repaired, replaced, or installed.  We pride ourselves on our ability to provide exactly what clients need.  We can offer a full and comprehensive list of repairs and installation options.  With Water Wise Plumbing, you’re in good hands.